Alston invited to USA Basketball team trials

Ohio State guard Ameryst Alston accepted an invitation to try out for the 2013 USA Basketball under-19 women's world championship team. which will play in Lithuania from July 18-28.

In 31 games for the Buckeyes as a freshman this past season, Alston averaged 6.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

Alston and 33 other players will report to the U.S. Olympic training center in Colorado Springs on May 16 for the three-day trials. University of Miami coach Katie Meier is the team's head coach. The USA has won the gold medal in the past four under-19 world tournaments. Twelve players will comprise the team.